Quick Answer

Landscaping Cost in Halifax (2026)

Average cost in Halifax

$11,500avg

$3,500 — $25,000

$5 — $17 per sq ft

+4% YoY
12 sources
Updated 4 days ago
Nova Scotia

Cost Breakdown

Itemized
Labor

Skilled and general labor crews

$1,575 — $11,250

45%

Materials

Plants, sod, stone, and mulch

$1,400 — $10,000

40%

Design & Planning

Consultation and CAD drawings

$350 — $2,500

10%

Permits & Disposal

Waste bins and municipal fees

$175 — $1,250

5%

🧾HST (15%) — Nova Scotia
Base cost + $1,725 tax$13,225

HST at 15%

📋What's Included

Scope

Typically Includes

  • Sod or seed lawn
  • Garden bed preparation
  • Mulch & edging
  • Shrubs & perennials (basic)
  • Grading & soil prep
  • Labor

Typically Excludes

  • Hardscaping (pavers, retaining walls)
  • Irrigation system
  • Mature tree planting
  • Outdoor lighting
  • Fencing

Based on landscaping a standard 2,000 sq ft front or back yard.

🧮Estimate Your Cost

Interactive

Estimated Cost

$9,000

$7,200 — $10,800

Based on 12 sources and market data for Halifax. Actual costs may vary depending on specific project requirements.

📈Price Momentum

Year-over-year

~1 year ago

$11,058

Today

$11,500

Landscaping in Halifax is 4.0% compared to roughly a year ago — about $442 more on the average project.

Comparison derived from the year-over-year change rate, not a month-by-month price index. We don't store historical snapshots yet — when we do, this will become a real time series.

🏢Top Landscaping Contractors in Halifax

Verified providers
🔨

Oakhill Outdoor

2540 Prospect Rd, Hatchet Lake, NS B3T 1V3, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

48 reviews

🔨

Between the Stones Landscaping

43 Attenborough Ct, Halifax, NS B3M 4C9, Canada

5.0
★★★★★

33 reviews

🔨

Green Scholars Landscaping & Lawn Care

15 School Ave, Halifax, NS B3N 2E1, Canada

4.9
★★★★½

236 reviews

🔨

Universal Landscaping

Larry Uteck Blvd, Bedford, NS B3M 0R6, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

78 reviews

🔨

Code Green Landscaping & Property Services

30 Ridgevalley Rd, Halifax, NS B3P 2J8, Canada

4.8
★★★★½

40 reviews

Provider data sourced from public business directories. Ratings and reviews are public and may change. LookupCost is not affiliated with listed providers.

💬What People Actually Paid

Community

Common Questions

In 2026, professional landscaping crews in Halifax typically charge between $50 and $100 per hour for a two-person team, while individual specialized laborers earn an average of $20.74 to $30.00 per hour.

For a standard residential lot, sod installation costs between $1.30 and $2.80 per square foot. A 3,500 sq ft lawn renovation typically ranges from $7,000 to $9,000 including soil prep and waste disposal.

Basic garden designs start around $700, while comprehensive property master plans with detailed construction drawings generally range from $1,500 to $8,000 depending on complexity.

A complete backyard overhaul including hardscaping (patios/walls) and softscaping (plants/sod) typically costs between $15,000 and $50,000, though premium projects with outdoor kitchens can exceed $100,000.

📊Our Methodology

How we collect data
1

Aggregated from 12+ verified web sources and cost databases

2

Licensed contractor estimates and regional cost guides

3

Government construction and labor statistics

4

Community-reported project costs and reviews

Last data collection: 4 days ago. Updates run weekly. All costs in CAD.

About this data

Cost figures are estimates synthesized from public market data using AI research and refreshed regularly. Real project costs vary by scope, materials, contractor, and site conditions. Always get verified quotes from licensed contractors for your specific project.

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